The collection is arranged as twelve series. Series 1: Biographical Material, 1917-2001 (0.5 linear feet; Box 1, OV 12) Series 2: Correspondence, 1922-1990 (0.5 linear feet; Box 1, OV 12) Series 3: Writings, 1925-1981 (0.3 linear feet; Box 2, OV 13) Series 4: Workshops, circa 1940-circa 1985 (0.4 linear feet; Box 2, OV 13) Series 5: Financial Records, 1924-1989 (4 folders; Box 2) Series 6: Abril Lamarque Creations, circa 1940-circa 1945 (6 folders; Box 2, OV 13) Series 7: Subject Files, 1905-1996 (0.5 linear feet; Box 4, OV 14) Series 8: Printed Material, 1883-1989 (1.5 linear feet; Box 3, 4, 6, and 11, OV 15-17) Series 9: Scrapbooks, 1920-1959 (1 linear foot; Boxes 7-9, OV 10) Series 10: Original Artwork, circa 1914-1988 (0.5 linear feet; Box 4, OV 18) Series 11: Photographic Material, circa 1920-circa 1985 (0.5 linear feet; Box 5, OV 19) Series 12: Unprocessed Addition, circa 1883-2001 (0.4 linear feet; Box 20)
Access Note / Rights:
This collection is open for research. Access to original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C. Research Center.
Summary:
The papers of Cuban born cartoonist, caricaturist, graphic designer, illustrator, and art director Abril Lamarque papers date from 1883-2001, with the bulk of the material ranging from 1904-1999, and measure 6.8 linear feet. His papers contain biographical material; correspondence; writings; files on the many seminars and workshop he taught; scattered financial records; files concerning his business Abril Lamarque Creations; subject files; clippings; printed illustrations of his comics, designs, illustrations, and other work; seven scrapbooks; two sketchbooks, sketches and drawings by him, and artwork by others, including his sister, his brother, Paul Hoffmaster, Enrique Riverón, and H. Portell Vilá; and photographs and negatives depicting Lamarque, Lamarque at work, Lamarque's magic shows, examples of advertising, and friends and colleagues. There is a 0.4 linear foot unprocessed addition to this collection donated in 2023 that includes biographical information, condolence letters, sketches, printed material regarding Lamarque, teaching material, printed material regarding Karol Kozlowski, photographs of Lamarque, and misc. Materials date from circa 1883-2001.
Citation:
Abril Lamarque papers, 1883-2001, bulk 1904-1999. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Additional Forms:
The collection was digitized in 2016 and is available via the Archives of American Art's website. The collection was scanned in its entirety, with the exception of duplicates and blank pages. Printed materials may have their covers, titles, copyright information, and/or relevant pages scanned.
Funding:
Funding for the processing and digitization of this collection was provided by The Walton Family Foundation and the Terra Foundation for American Art.
Use Note:
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Biography Note:
Eduardo Abril Lamarque (1904-1999) was a Cuban born cartoonist, caricaturist, graphic designer, illustrator, and art director who worked primarily in New York City.
Language Note:
The collection is in English and Spanish.
Provenance:
Martha Lamarque Sarno and Lita M. Elvers assembled and donated their father's papers to the Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution, in 2001. Sarno donated a small addition in 2023.
Digitization Note:
This site provides access to the papers of Abril Lamarque in the Archives of American Art that were digitized in 2016, and total 6,693 images.
Location Note:
Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution, 750 9th St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20001